DeVilbiss Recalls Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Tire Hazards
DeVilbiss is recalling about 692,000 pressure washers and air compressors because pneumatic tires with plastic hubs can burst, posing laceration and fracture risks.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 26 incidents including fractures and lacerations, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
DeVilbiss Air Power Company is recalling approximately 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors. The affected products feature pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, creating a hazard for lacerations or fractures to consumers. The company has received 26 reports of injuries, including fractures, lacerations, and bruises.
The recalled pressure washers were sold under the brands Delta, Excell, Porter-Cable, Pressure-Wave, and Water Driver. The recalled air compressors were sold under the Porter-Cable brand. These products were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between January 2004 and October 2006. Pressure washers were priced between $300 and $1,400, while air compressors were priced between $300 and $500. Only units with pneumatic tires and plastic tire hubs are affected; those with solid tires or metal hubs are not.
Consumers should stop using these products immediately. To obtain a free replacement of the tires, consumers should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, to locate the nearest service center.
The recalled product
- Product
- DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs
- Manufacturer
- DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 620,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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